Zagreb's Norijada 2025: Rain or Shine, Students Celebrate!

Zagreb's Norijada 2025: Rain Can't Dampen Spirits of Graduating Students Zagreb, Croatia – Despite a persistent rain, the annual Norijada celebration for graduating high school students in Zagreb went ahead on May 23rd, 2025. Thousands of students gathered in the city center, filling the main square with music, dancing, and a celebratory atmosphere. The event, a long-standing tradition, marks the end of their secondary education and the start of a new chapter. Videos circulating on social media show students exuberantly celebrating, despite the less-than-ideal weather. Many were seen wearing matching t-shirts, some with personalized messages, adding to the festive atmosphere. One student, whose t-shirt read "Asminkane bez mama," (Girls without moms), was seen joyfully celebrating with a bottle of wine. "It's a tradition!" she exclaimed, "We celebrate no matter what!" The use of pyrotechnics added to the spectacle, creating a vibrant visual display against the backdrop of the city's historic buildings. The event showcased the resilience and high spirits of Zagreb's graduating class of 2025, demonstrating their determination to celebrate their accomplishments, rain or shine. The event ended peacefully, leaving a positive mark on the city.